Death notices and funeral announcements from Manchester Evening News this week

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not leave the UK until the Queen's funeral has taken place, it has been claimed.

Campaigners and politicians in Greater Manchester have reacted with anger after Liz Truss announced she was to allow fracking  to return to the UK. The PM has scrapped a 2019 ban on the fossil fuel extraction process as part of a wider energy bills strategy.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho sent a touching message to the UK following the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96.

The nation is now in a period of national mourning as it comes to terms with the death of Her Majesty the Queen, which was announced yesterday evening. It was confirmed that she passed away peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland.

"God save the Queen," a voice cries out in Exchange Square seconds after the official announcement that Queen Elizabeth II had died at Balmoral, surrounded by her family. At Manchester Cathedral, the St George's flag was lowered, while advertising boards throughout the city centre were replaced with photographs of Her Majesty, with the caption '1926-2022'.

Arcade Fire‘s show at London’s O2 tonight will go ahead tonight (September 8), despite the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II hours before.The Queen of the United Kingdom, who succeeded to the throne in 1952 aged 25, passed away today.“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” The Royal Family shared in a statement at 6:30pm BST. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”The news of Arcade Fire’s gig was shared via The O2’s social media.In a statement, they said: “The O2 is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the Royal Family at this time of national mourning.

The death of the Queen has saddened the whole nation, and tributes have poured in from around the world.

Two children from Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) sat proudly alongside Pep Guardiola and the rest of the Manchester City squad for the official 2022/23 squad photo.

Mystery surrounds the death of man whose body was found three months after he went missing on the day of his mum's funeral. Paul Ryan was last seen in Manchester Road, Denton, on December 1 last year.

Manchester United reportedly handed Christian Eriksen a £12m signing-on bonus to ensure they beat Tottenham to his signature. The Dane arrived as a free agent in the summer following the end of this contract at Brentford. He became Erik ten Hag’s second signing as United boss and has played all five games so far this season.

Death Cab For Cutie have announced plans for a UK and European tour in 2023. See the full list of gigs below, and find tickets here.The band will hit the road for a series of shows which kick off on March 1 in Milan before the tour reaches the UK at Rock City in Nottingham on March 18.

Newcastle United have included a recall clause in the deal that has seen Manchester United sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a season-long loan.

Martin Dubravka is set to accomplish a career ambition at Manchester United this season.

Rodri says Manchester City have lots to improve on despite another stirring comeback earning them a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace.

Manchester United have apologised for the wrongful confiscation of banners at Old Trafford on Monday night.

For years the Energyworks team, based on an industrial estate on Rochdale, have been doing their best to help people in Greater Manchester be "warmer, healthier and better off in their homes".

These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, August 13.